Looking after a disabled child or young person can be challenging. We are here to help and we want to make sure you have access to all the support and facilities that you are eligible for.
Contact details for advice and support
For advice, support and information about assessments for services, contact our Children and Young People with Disabilities Team using the contact information in the menu on the right.
We are based at:
The Child Development Centre
3 Wensley Close
Eltham
London SE9 5AB
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Our opening hours are
9am to 5.30pm Monday to Thursday
9am to 4.30pm Fridays.
Respite for carers
If you care for a sick or disabled child or young person, you may be eligible for respite care help. Respite care is short-term substitute care provided by someone other than the parents or usual carers for the child. Visit our respite care page for more information on eligibility and assessments.
Direct payments
Direct payments are payments made by local authorities to people who require community care services. Direct payments mean that people can arrange and purchase their own services, rather than have social service teams organise services on their behalf. You can find out more about direct payments eligibility here.
Useful information
Further information
Our Children's Information Service will provide you with details of support groups and associations in the borough.
The Useful links menu on the right will take you to more information on support, advocacy, shared care and help available for parents and carers of children and young people with disabilities.